The stock Bose system stinks. I kept the front speakers and added RF components and a small sub. Much better now and the total bill was under $300.
C5 Radio performance???
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C5 Radio performance???
Just got an 04 Commemorative Edition Convertible and the Radio is week. Back speakers are actually smaller than the fronts.
What are you guys doing to improve the C5 sound system while keeping the factory radio?
What are you guys doing to improve the C5 sound system while keeping the factory radio?
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I bouight a pair of Sony (?) coaxial speakers at WalMart for $50.00 for the rear, 6 1/2" I believe. Made a big difference, to me anyway. The stock speakers are basicly midrange only for "fill in" sound. I was pleased with the results and it's not a difficult swap.
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Originally Posted by USRobo
Just got an 04 Commemorative Edition Convertible and the Radio is week. Back speakers are actually smaller than the fronts.
What are you guys doing to improve the C5 sound system while keeping the factory radio?
What are you guys doing to improve the C5 sound system while keeping the factory radio?
Haven't even turned the radio on since. Wouldn't be able to hear it if I did!!
Steve
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How will this work to fix the rear speakers?
Get a RCA connector box and hook it into the rear speaker leads. Then connect the RCA connectors to a 250watt amp. Then connect the amp to NEW rear speakers. Will this work?
Jeff
Get a RCA connector box and hook it into the rear speaker leads. Then connect the RCA connectors to a 250watt amp. Then connect the amp to NEW rear speakers. Will this work?
Jeff
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I just got commemorative edition too and although the car is the best i've ever driven the stereo is the worst ive ever heard. Delco... who ever heard of that crap? Anyway, I'll be gettin 5.1 system with flagship reciever to make my car just as badass inside and outside